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CVE-2006-0632

6.4 · MEDIUM

The gen_rand_string function in phpBB 2.0.19 uses insufficiently random data (small value space) to create the activation key ("validation ID") that is sent by e-mail when establishing a password,…

Published Feb 10, 2006phpbb_groupEPSS 2.56%

Overview

CVE-2006-0632 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting phpbb_group phpbb. It was published on February 10, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The gen_rand_string function in phpBB 2.0.19 uses insufficiently random data (small value space) to create the activation key ("validation ID") that is sent by e-mail when establishing a password, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain the key and modify passwords for existing accounts or create new accounts.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from phpbb_group. Update phpbb to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/18727Refwww.osvdb.org/22949Refwww.r-security.net/tutorials/view/readtutorial.php?id=4Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/424074/100/0/threadedRefwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0461Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24573Refsecunia.com/advisories/18727Refwww.osvdb.org/22949Refwww.r-security.net/tutorials/view/readtutorial.php?id=4Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/424074/100/0/threaded

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0632?

CVE-2006-0632 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting phpbb_group phpbb. It was published on February 10, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2006-0632?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-0632?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from phpbb_group. Update phpbb to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-0632?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-0632 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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